Lab Technician

Darling International Canada Inc., is Canada's largest provider of rendering and recycling services to the food industry, operating six processing facilities across Canada. Darling Canada provides essential services for the efficient and environmentally responsible management of collecting, processing and recycling edible and inedible animal by-products. Darling is committed to environmental sustainability, superior quality and excellent customer service.
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Reporting to the PSQA Manager, the QC Technician will play a key role in supporting and executing the product safety and quality vision of Darling International Canada Inc. The role will ensure the effective execution of laboratory analysis and communication of results, while supporting the laboratory quality program.
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POSITION TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:*
- Active participation in Laboratory & site health & safety program, able to provide potential solutions and corrective actions for issues identified
- Ensure products and analysis processes meet product quality and safety standards prior to shipment
- Communicate with site leadership and operators to provide direction when samples are out of spec, or trending towards being out of spec
- Generate customer-facing documentation that is timely, accurate and professional
- Generate laboratory results that are accurate and precise and ensure the timely data entry of all samples and records
- Ensures internal and third party product testing is performed, according to defined schedules and sampling programs, to ensure compliance with regulatory and customer requirements
- Ensure lab inspections, calibrations and preventative maintenance activities are completed according to schedule, take corrective action where available
- Complete product safety program monitoring, verification, deviation, record review & inspection documentation as required
- Other duties as assigned

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REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:*
- University or college studies in chemistry, microbiology, science, agriculture management and/or related field
- 1-3+ years' experience in a Quality Assurance, Product Safety and/or Regulatory field preferred;
- Experience working in the food or agriculture processing industry an asset

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REQUIREMENTS:*
- Strong health & safety mindset, demonstrating the ability to maintain the highest standards of health & safety during all tasks
- Willing to work in noisy environments of varying temperature.
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, occasional outside work during all seasons, and at heights
- Ability to work independently, and as part of Lab, with mínimal supervision
- Comfortable to work cross-functionally, communicating directly with a variety of department members
- Strong mathematics and data management skills
- Strong organizational, analytical and problem solving skills
- Ability to analyze and interpret information communicate these results to others
- Ability to work with accuracy and attention to detail while multitasking, and the ability to work to tight and changing deadlines
- Possession of a positive, professional work ethic

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WHAT WE OFFER:*
- Competitive Salary
- Life Insurance, Disability, Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Health and Dental Benefit Plan
- Participation in Annual Incentive Plan
- Defined Contribution Pension Plan
- Educational Assistance Programs and, Scholarship Programs

Darling Ingredients is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities where our facilities are located. We actively seek qualified individuals with demonstrated skill and knowledge to deal with all aspects of diversity in a manufacturing environment. Darling Ingredients is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with provincial accessibility legislation. The Human Resources Contact responsible for this position will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. This document is available in alternate format on request.